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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.30, 599.45 and 412.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.30, 599.45 and 412.25 is: 569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.30 : 599.45 = 412.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.30/599.45 = 412.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.30x = 599.45 × 412.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.30x = 247,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,118.20/434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.01

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